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suit you, suppose. as you are man
of leisurep"
The hour and the whole tenor of the
proposition suited Cabot to nicely; so
the next day the transfer was made,
Jennings receiving, in lieu OF a given
sum of money, a receipt for ''all right
and title to the possession of the late
Colonel Henry Cabot and the late
Judge Frederic Cabot formerly the
possession of Edgar Cabot, and to all
honors, rank, glory, ETC.. which may
accrue from the ownership OF the
same
A few days later Cabot proposed the
name of Maxwell as member OF the
very exclusive West End club to which
he belonged. At this proposition there
was some demur. and Cabot quietly said
to one of the directors:
Il know what you fellows are think
ing of. You fancy that Max has moth
ing but his money to back him for ad-
mittance here. but you are mistaken. l
happen to know-kfsoaO, mind you
that he can claim lawful ownership in
his excellency, the late Judge Cabot.
He has papers in his possession which
prove it"
Are you surep" was the amazed in
quiry,
II am. have seen the document to
which refer"
lit must have been on his mothers
side if there was such relationship"
'.Did you ever hear of my aunt.
Letitia, who disappeared so mysterious
Typ -.
Il thought she committed suicideP'
"Some of us Cabots are such lunatics
that we think suicide preferable to a
mesalliance." replied Cabot signif-
icantly.
So the story went around that Max
Jennings had just discovered that he
was descendant of the old Cabot fam
lily. and when his name was proposed
for election there was not single black
ball against him. He was accordingly
notified that he was duly elected a
member of the Miles Standish Club.
AS soon as Jennings received this no.
LITIGATION he fastened to the Reception
Committee of said club, and explained
the whole matter to them. Whereat,
pleased with his frankness, and highly
amused at the absurdity of the transac-
ton, the club, at its last meeting, unan-
imously elected him a member Ion his
own merits, and not those of his sup.
postitious ancestors" and also, equally
unanimously, dropped from its roll the
name of Edgar Cabot, "A man who
could sell his grandfather not being
worthy of the noble name of Miles
Standish Brother" was the verdict
Dr. Randall, in common with most
of the sons of the first settlers, was a
member of this same club, so he natur-
ally told his wife about the transaction
between Cabot and Jennings. She
answered.:
Il am sure it evinces very proper
feeling on Mr.. Jennings part to want
a grandfather; but surely he must have
known such sale was impossible.
What better off is he for the nominal
ownership of Judge Cabot?" Does it
give him any of the Cabot virtues?"
HAS the actual ownership of such a
grandfather given Edgar Cabot any OF
those virtues? Do you think the Judge
has much to be proud of in such an
heir?" asked her husband.
you know, my dear, never had
any love for Edgar Cabot, and have
stiIl less for him now. DO you suppose
that Mr.. Jennings had any idea that
this purchase would enhance his value
in our eyes? He has certainly been
very attentive to Olive lately. and
have feared that she liked him toe
WE'LL"
THAT will never do!' exclaimed the
doctor, emphatically. II cannot have
one of my girls marry the son of that
old Tom Jennings. most disreputable
old creature who possessed but one vir-
tue, that of generosity. so far as can
hear. No, no; that must not be!
have nothing against Max Jennings
himself, but, s'blood will tell, yor
know"
LAS it has done in the case of Ed
gar Cabot" said Mrs. Randall, dry
". She liked Max. and she more thar
suspected that Olive returned the love
which Max so evidently felt for her.
and she did wish that there could b.
some way devised by which he could be
| transformed into suitable husband fol
her. And then his wealth, too! Poor
Olive had not all the pretty things which
| girls of her age ought to have, thu
mother felt.
There are exceptions to all rules, ,
said the doctor. concisely, land Edga
Cabot is the exception to this one.'
.:May not Max Jennings be also al
exception2" suggested Mrs. Randall
but her husband made no reply, onl..
became suddenly very much interested
in the evening paper.
A little later, in all about two month
afte1 the purchase of his ancestor, Jen
nings called ca d. Randall's famil,
one evening, and Olive younger sister
an irresistible girl of thirteen, nanle'
Pauline, said to him, somewhat alb
rnptly:
..Oh, Mr.. Jennings, is it true tina
you have bought Mr.. Cabot's grand
father?''
cit is true that Judge Cabot now be
longs to me-that he is nay grand
father" was Max's answer.
.sSince Pauline has preached the sub
| ject, Mr.. Jennings" gaid Mrs. Randall
II must own that / am little curiou!
to know what gave rise to this remark
able story which is going around abou
you and Edgar Cabot."
.'Oh, it is very simple. Cabot wa
hard up, and 1 traded off a few dollar
for an ancestor or two," replied Max
! lightly.
| "Do you really mean to claim thos
dead Cabots for your oWn?" asked d.
Randall, little testify.
Il do. Why not?" was Max query
els not what you pay for your ownp
Dr. Randall could neither say yes nc
no. While he was hesitating for
suitable answer which should cover tn
whole ground and yet not hurt Max
feelings. Max continued
| you know, sir, that you value DE-
scent above money. Let us suppose
case: If man had daughter, an
two men were to present themselves q
suitors, the one with 9 good name br
poor purse. the other in exactly th
| condition IN ruhioh would ro